I think I may have a Parker!

gene_stephens · 12-10-2011, 09:22 PM

My father-in-law owned this gun. No other information except what I have found on the web that led me here. It is a 10 gauge. Serial number is 75839. It has Salem G LE Buffalo NY between the barrels. Any information or advice would be helpful.
Thanks,
Gene

OH Osthaus · 12-11-2011, 08:53 AM

I am afraid not

the locks say LE Valley?? and several other features do not match,

check under the forearm, i am betting on Belgium proofs

http://damascus-barrels.com/Belgian_All_Proofmarks.html

OH Osthaus · 12-11-2011, 10:12 AM

you will find Salem G Le Valley listed here as a maker or reseller
http://www.cornellpubs.com/old-guns/...hp?item_id=117

and as a hardware dealer in Buffalo in the 1880's
Salem G. Le Valley Hardware and Cutlery,
http://books.google.com/books?id=sqT...Bsalem&f=false

i think you will find that this is one of those mass produced Belgium guns, anyone who ordered a minimum number could get his choice of names put on them.

B. Dudley · 12-11-2011, 08:34 PM

Another Belgian "Wal Hanger".